Social Research

The main purpose of the book is to share scholarly knowledge about research and its complexity. This book can be used to train the basics and techniques involved on doing inquiries from different views. The experience shows that, no one single cure for all diseases. So when comes to research, there is no single research mythology or technique which fits all circumstances. Hence, the book tries to identify a family of approaches towards various research situations and distinguish their outcomes. Thus, various disciplines example human resource management, accounts and project management have...

Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The accessible, jargon-free style makes this audiobook ideal for both novice and experienced researchers.

In this signal work of history, Bancroft Prize winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Lizabeth Cohen shows how the pursuit of prosperity after World War II fueled our pervasive consumer mentality and transformed American life. Trumpeted as a means to promote the general welfare, mass consumption quickly outgrew its economic objectives and became synonymous with patriotism, social equality, and the American Dream.

As long as you have a social media account, whether as a business owner who wants to use the various networks as a sales platform or as an ordinary user who wants to connect with people, you need to read this book! Research shows that 50% of American adults are worried about the amount of their personal information that is online. Furthermore, 47% admit they don’t understand what is done with their data once it’s collected. Do you know? Author Michael A. Goedeker has worked with some of the biggest Fortune 500 companies and is a doctoral researcher on Cyber Espionage and Risk ...

Wallet Activism challenges you to rethink your financial power so can feel confident spending, earning, and saving money in ways that align with your values.

Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works provides the bridge for such a gap. Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn.

America is the first country in history to fund the rise of its rivals. We need to stop now, before it’s too late.

Domestic Violence is a major and tragic problem in our society. What causes it? How can we stop it? To find answers to these questions I wanted to take a positive approach; rather than just focusing on the problems of DV, I decided also to look at the fact that the majority of men in our society are not physically violent to their partners. The question of what keeps these men from resorting to violence in their relationships, along with their views on causes of DV, forms the core of this work. Social workers, experienced in the area of domestic violence were interviewed, and this book ...

While everyone is talking about "big data", the truth is that understanding the "little data" - the stats that underlie newspaper headlines, stock reports, weather forecasts, and so on - is what helps you make smarter decisions at work, at home, and in every aspect of your life. The average person consumes approximately 30 gigabytes of data every single day but has no idea how to interpret it correctly. Everydata explains, through the eyes of an expert economist and statistician, how to decipher the small bytes of data we consume in a day.

The Holocaust is much discussed, much memorialized, and much portrayed. But there are major aspects of its history that have been overlooked. Spanning the entirety of the Holocaust, this sweeping history deepens our understanding. Dan Stone—Director of the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London—reveals how the idea of “industrial murder” is incomplete: many were killed where they lived in the most brutal of ways.

The aim of this book is to critically revisit the roots of the global participatory research movement and its practical elaboration in the Indian context. It explores early theoretical, conceptual and methodological innovations of participatory research and revisits its relevance in current development and political contexts. It explores the work of PRIA in participatory research and draws on writings of 17 renowned researchers, educationists and practitioners, who are close associates of PRIA.The book provides a historical perspective of participatory research as a critique of monopolistic...

Have you ever wondered why your Boomer parent can't understand your approach to work? Why does your Gen Z colleague solve problems so differently? Or why do family conversations across generations feel like crossing cultural borders? From the Silent Generation to Gen Alpha, our society now navigates the unprecedented reality of eight generations coexisting—each shaped by different historical forces, technological revolutions, and economic realities. These differences aren't just interesting sociological footnotes—they're the hidden drivers behind workplace conflicts, family tensions, ...

Ingenious Compassion: Emphatically, Caring, and Specifically focuses on my work at the University of Southern California (USC). This is my first publication, but it will not be my last. I am publishing this work so that those who have and are currently striving to become a Social Worker, hopefully this work will serve as a guide for writing and research through out the program.

Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. Phil M. Jones has trained more than two million people across five continents and over 50 countries in the lost art of spoken communication. In Exactly What to Say, he delivers the tactics you need to get more of what you want.

An indispensable guide for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts of marketing. The goal of this book is to provide a clear and concise overview of key frameworks and models that are essential for developing effective marketing strategies, making it an ideal resource for students, entrepreneurs, managers, and educators. Written in a crisp and easy-to-read format, the book covers a wide range of topics, including branding, product development, pricing strategies, and more. Besides covering the core marketing concepts, we show you how to leverage the ...

Transform your life or the life of someone you love with Life Force - the newest breakthroughs in health technology to help maximize your energy and strength, prevent disease, and extend your health span - from Tony Robbins, author of the number one New York Times best seller Money: Master the Game.

How can a blind person learn to see with her tongue or a deaf person learn to hear with his skin? What does a baby born without a nose tell us about our sensory machinery? Might we someday control a robot with our thoughts? And what does any of this have to do with why we dream? The answers to these questions are not right in front of our eyes; they're right behind our eyes. This book is not simply about what the brain is but what it does. Covering decades of research to the present day, Livewired also presents new findings from Eagleman's own research.

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER OF "AMAZON FBA MASTERY" A-Z OF AMAZON PRODUCT RESEARCH Prepare to immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of Amazon FBA and product research with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a newcomer venturing into Amazon selling or a seasoned seller seeking innovative strategies, this book is your ultimate resource. Understanding Amazon Selling: Before delving into product research, grasp the fundamentals. Explore diverse Amazon business models, navigate product restrictions, and identify categories to avoid. This knowledge lays the foundation for your journey ...

All the tips and tricks to finding a T-shirt that sells, finding the proper keywords to get your t-shirt sold without any marketing or advertising (pure organic sales) is covered in this book Are you thinking of starting your own online business but not sure where to begin with? How about an opportunity to make a good income without inventory or very little cost (low capital?) MY Merch By Amazon will guide you step-by-step to getting your account ready, give you research ideas as well as inspirations to getting your first shirt done. We go through the entire process right to uploading your ...

The internet has made it easy for virtually anyone to become a business owner. It is impossible to deny the convenience and ease of online shopping for goods or services. An online platform is ideal for launching your business for any aspiring business owner, though it is not always as easy as it seems.What exactly goes into starting a business online? The landscape and procedures involved with e-commerce are vastly different from those of physical businesses. If you're ready to start your dream online business but don't know what steps to take next, this guide is for you. We'll break down ...